What to do with the things you don't use (and how to turn them into cash)

We all have a drawer, a closet or an attic full of things we no longer use. Most people never touch it out of inertia or because they don't know where to start. The good news: a lot of it is worth cash, and letting go of what you don't use is easier than it looks if you do it in pieces.

First: separate what you don't use

You don't need to declutter the whole house at once. Pick one space —a drawer, a shelf, the closet— and make three piles: what you use, what you don't use but is in good shape, and what's broken or worn out. That middle pile is the one that can pay you.

Sell, give away or recycle: how to decide

What's in good shape and in demand is worth selling. What's low-value but useful, give away or donate. What's broken, recycle. The hard call is almost always the first bucket: is this worth selling or am I overrating it? That's where an honest appraisal saves you time.

What has value: turn it into cash

Phones and electronics you upgraded, furniture that no longer fits your place, designer clothes or sneakers, books, appliances you replaced: all of it has a resale market. Instead of guessing the price, snap a photo with Reloot: the AI estimates what it's really worth based on condition, brand and demand.

Start with the easy one

Begin with an item you know has value —the old phone, that camera, the console in the closet—. Photo, see the price range, and if it looks good, list it on Reloot Market in one tap; the AI writes the listing for you. Once you do the first one, the rest is downhill.

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What do I do with things I don't use?

Split them into three: what's in good shape and in demand (sell it), what's useful but low-value (give it away or donate it), and what's broken (recycle it). Start with one small space so it doesn't overwhelm you.

How do I know if something I don't use is worth money?

Snap a photo with Reloot: the AI gives you a real resale range in seconds based on condition, brand and demand, free, and tells you whether to sell it fast or hold out for the best price.

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